Weekly Fuel Report - Wednesday 22 April 2026

Weekly Fuel Report: 13 April – 19 April 2026

Motorists across Australia saw significant relief at the bowser during the week of 13 April to 19 April 2026. Average prices for all major fuel types, including regular unleaded and diesel, trended downwards in every capital city and major regional centre. This widespread decline follows a period of heightened volatility, providing a much-needed reprieve for household budgets. The most substantial falls were observed in Adelaide and Hobart, where petrol and diesel prices dropped by more than 20 cents per litre in a single week.

Current fuel prices and prediction

Regular Unleaded (U91): The national average price for U91 fell to 213.56 cpl. Perth recorded the lowest average price at 206.82 cpl, while Darwin remained the most expensive capital at 217.26 cpl.
Diesel (DSL): Diesel prices saw even more dramatic reductions than petrol. Hobart recorded a massive fall of 33.53 cpl, bringing the national average to 308.83 cpl.
Premium Petrols: Premium 95 and 98 also followed the falling trend, with average prices dropping by approximately 10 to 21 cpl across the country.
Cycle Analysis: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are currently in the falling limb of their respective price cycles. We expect prices to continue to decline for the next several days before reaching the bottom of the cycle.
Regional Trends: Major regional hubs like Newcastle, Wollongong, and the Gold Coast all mirrored the capital city declines, with prices falling between 13 and 17 cpl.

Capital City Price Comparison

The following table provides a snapshot of Unleaded 91 (U91) prices across Australia's capital cities for the period of 13 April to 19 April 2026.

City	Fuel Type	Average Price	Min Price	Max Price	Price Change	Percent Change	Trend
Sydney	Unleaded 91	211.61 cpl	203.3 cpl	218.21 cpl	-14.91 cpl	-6.83%	Falling
Melbourne	Unleaded 91	215.89 cpl	208.22 cpl	220.23 cpl	-12.01 cpl	-5.45%	Falling
Brisbane	Unleaded 91	214.1 cpl	205.62 cpl	219.99 cpl	-14.37 cpl	-6.53%	Falling
Perth	Unleaded 91	206.82 cpl	196.98 cpl	214.59 cpl	-17.61 cpl	-8.21%	Falling
Adelaide	Unleaded 91	210.21 cpl	197.67 cpl	219.11 cpl	-21.44 cpl	-9.79%	Falling
Hobart	Unleaded 91	210.76 cpl	198.77 cpl	219.09 cpl	-20.32 cpl	-9.27%	Falling
Darwin	Unleaded 91	217.26 cpl	206.41 cpl	224.65 cpl	-18.24 cpl	-8.12%	Falling
Canberra	Unleaded 91	214.05 cpl	208.41 cpl	218.42 cpl	-10.01 cpl	-4.58%	Falling

Price Trends by Fuel Type

While petrol and diesel prices fell across the nation, E85 showed mixed results, rising in Victorian markets while remaining stable elsewhere.

Fuel Type	National Average	General Trend	Notable Exception
Unleaded 91	213.56 cpl	Falling	N/A
E10	210.33 cpl	Falling	Hobart (Cheapest at 198.89 cpl)
Diesel	308.83 cpl	Falling	N/A
Premium 95	229.44 cpl	Falling	N/A
Premium 98	239.12 cpl	Falling	Darwin (Highest at 255.12 cpl)
E85	234.51 cpl	Stable	Melbourne/Geelong (Rising)

Looking Ahead

Looking forward to the next 3-4 weeks, we anticipate that the current downward trend in the major capital city cycles will reach its floor by the end of April. In Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, motorists should continue to see prices decrease or remain low for the next week before the inevitable rise associated with the start of the next price cycle.

For Perth, the unique weekly cycle will continue to provide the cheapest petrol on Mondays and Tuesdays. Adelaide's cycle remains shorter and more aggressive; however, current indicators suggest that average prices across all states will stay below the peaks seen in early April. Diesel prices are expected to remain relatively stable or continue a slow decline as international benchmark prices ease.

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Conclusion

The week ending 19 April 2026 has been one of the most positive for Australian motorists in recent months. With every capital city recording a fall in prices for standard unleaded and diesel, the outlook for the remainder of April is optimistic. We recommend that drivers in the major capital cities take advantage of the current falling trends and use real-time tracking tools to secure the lowest possible price in their local area.